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General| Output | 80 kW |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Floor-standing |
| Boiler Type | Conventional |
| Central Heating Output (BTU/h) | 80, 000 BTU/h |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Floor-standing | Yes |
| Type | Regular |
| Fuel Type | Natural Gas |
Assesses appliance safety, efficiency, design, and materials per EU Gas Appliance Directive.
Notes on competent installation, servicing, and control device connections.
Lists available flue systems and ancillary kits for installation flexibility.
Lists recommended controls and references installation standards and regulations.
Provides dimension diagrams and site requirements for installation.
Specifies minimum clearances and ventilation needs for boiler installation.
Provides minimum distances for flue terminals from openings and surfaces.
Specifies voltage, frequency, fuse rating, and wiring for electrical supply.
Details gas pressure, flow rate, and connection type for the appliance.
Table showing gas rates, input, output, and burner pressure by boiler size.
Details boiler resistance to water flow and pump selection.
Explains system types, pump wiring, and by-pass circuit necessity.
Covers compliance, safety valve, pressure gauge, and expansion vessel.
Guidance on expansion vessel size and hot water cylinder requirements.
Details methods for replenishing system water loss and filling points.
Lists part numbers for standard, 1m, 2m flue systems and bend kits.
Lists part numbers for Vertex flue kits, terminal plates, guards, and pump covers.
Details carton contents and how to use the template for marking.
Instructions for marking flue outlet holes for side and rear flue configurations.
Instructions for measuring and cutting air/flue ducts for side and rear flue configurations.
Steps for assembling the air duct, flue terminal, and securing it.
Details removing fan/fluehood and burner/gas control assemblies.
Information on transferring the flue outlet sealing plate for different flue directions.
Instructions for lifting the boiler onto the mounting bracket and securing it to the wall.
Details using adjustment screws and wall fixings for correct boiler alignment.
Steps for fitting the flue elbow extension for side fluing.
Guidance on connecting system pipework using compression or capillary fittings.
Explains wiring principles and how to access the boiler terminal block.
Specific instructions for routing pump and external control wiring to the terminal block.
Instructions for applying side infill panels for a neat finish.
Procedures for filling and venting open vented and sealed systems.
Steps for gas soundness testing and preliminary electrical system checks.
Guidance on initial boiler lighting, safety checks, and burner operation.
Instructions for adjusting main burner pressure and checking firing rate.
Details boiler, pump over-run, and overheat thermostat functions.
Steps to access components by removing covers and doors.
Instructions for cleaning the heat exchanger and servicing the fan.
Procedures for servicing the pilot burner and the main burner assembly.
Detailed steps for removing and replacing gas control valve and main burner.
Steps for removing and replacing the pilot/ignition electrode and checking spark gap.
Instructions for replacing fuse, electronic control, and pressure switch.
Steps for replacing overheat and boiler thermostats, including bulb fitting.
Instructions for servicing the pump over-run thermostat and its capillary.
Procedure for replacing sight glass and servicing the fan.
Procedures for measuring flame current for Honeywell and SIT valves.
Tests for boiler cycling, pump overrun, and overheat thermostat operation.
Lists part numbers for pilot, electrode, gas control valves, and manifold parts.
Lists part numbers for thermostats, electronic control, pressure switch, and fan.
Information on hazards from ceramic fibre and silicone fibre insulation.
Information on hazards from xylene in thermostat phials and general precautions.
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